So I stayed in TTR first time as a single guy between 30JUN2014 to 07JUL2014. This is what I have learned or notice or some pointers for single guys here… Do..Do …DO, don’t forget to (1) Participate in their games at sexy pool, that way people will know you. (2) Talk to everyone, at least “HI”, you never know who is looking for you, or looking to talk with a guy like you, at the least you will make a new friend. (3) Be OPEN, I know you have heard this word everywhere; I did too, and didn’t understand till I finished my trip. I can help you here a little bit, this is all adult resort, and everyone comes with the plan to party, so no one will be offended with your question if you have anything to ask or offer. If you are single and if you approach a couple, they may be in the lifestyle or not, if it is former then either they may like you or not, if they like, talk and ask whatever is in your mind, don’t keep it inside. If they say yes, here you go. If they say no, then be respectful and accept that. Don’t your alcohol let talk much lol (4) Try hamburger at the pattyo bar in night, that guy makes amazing burger, also burger and fry are the best thing to eat before going to bed, to avoid hangover in the morning. (5) If you are hard drinker and sweet drinks don’t help, get scotch on rocks or vodka tonic or tequila shots, they are defiantly not watered down, or sweet, also for calorie conscious guy this is the best choice instead of mixers with 50 gm of sugars every glass, they have red label. (6) If you are staying for a week or long duration then attend their timeshare lecture, it will take only 60 min but as a gift you will get a choice to pick one item, you can pick a bubba cup, which is very useful in pool area. Otherwise buy that before and bring that with you. (7) I got really bad sun burn on day 2, and couldn’t sleep without pain, for entire trip, still shredding my skin. So my advice keep applying the sunscreen, even if it is cloudy day, they says cloudy days are even worst. If you are travelling single, and have check in bag, then get the spray, so you can apply easily on the back. If no check in bag then just buy the sun screen protection spray from Walmart which is like a dollar ride from resort. (8) Resort have kayak, sail boat and other water sports stuff for free. You can get the free class and enjoy the ocean. I would say try that in the beginning of your trip, so if you like it then you can enjoy that every day. (9) There is something called open door just search forum and you will find what I mean. (10)Lot of couples are into threesome MMF, or FMF so there are options for you too, all you have to do is ask, if you will be quite then no one going to come to you and invite you, unless you are some smarty cool guy. For girls, it is a different story. (11)Tip or no tip every employee of the resort will make your vacation a memorable one, they will remember you and your need and serve you in any case happily. I heard if you don’t tip then they don’t take care of you on time, but I never felt that at all, they all work hard to take care of every guest same way, of course if you tip then they will remember you and will give you what you want without saying a single word. So please tip a dollar or two here and there, I am not saying you have to do that for every drink, but it makes them happy and on return they will make you more happy. (12) If you want to arrange a trip for sightseeing, then try BD Travel (agent seats next to the sport bar) or another company representative seating in the sexy pool area, where you get your towels from. Even some one seats near the front desk too. Better avoid buying this from outside agents, because you will never know what you will endup getting. Also negotiate, yes price asked don’t need to be the one you are supposed to pay. (13)Try every restaurant. I love their food, no complaint. Try omelet bar during breakfast. (14)If you want to save money, take bus, it takes same time and runs frequently. And no one will cheat you with unfair fares. Just be careful in bus, never seen only heard about pickpockers. Not a big deal, I am big boy and knows how to carry my money lol (15)Bus cost 9.5 peso, but if you give a dollar bill then it is acceptable too. Better pay in peso because one dollar = 12.5 peso app, and by paying in dollar you lose around 3 peso every trip (yes, he don’t return you the change when paid in dollar) (16)If you are bank of America customer, then use Santander bank to withdraw money that way you don’t need to pay 5$ for every international transaction, Airport have ATM from that bank, or one is in the hotel zone too, just google that, before leaving. (17) TTR charge $15 per day for internet, if you don’t want to pay but want to check your e-mail or browse, and don’t mind paying bus trip, then you get free wifi at McDonald, Starbucks coffee. They are near coco bongo area. Just ask someone. (18) Don’t over pack, really you don’t need much, you will spend all your day either in pool or beach, I also brought bug repellant cream, but never needed at all. (19)Don’t be too much concern about dress code in the restaurant, I literally packed few formal paints, thinking they will not let me in without formal cloths, but it is not that way. The main dining hall, where they have buffet (even their website says no shorts or slipper) almost 90% of people were not dressed formally. I will not say the same for the restaurant where you need reservation, I would suggest go in formal dress there. (20)Go see chichen-izla, ik-kil cenote, isla mujeras island, snorkeling or scuba diving trip, when you get bored with alcohol and resort lol (21) ATM --> Try to avoid using ATM anywhere other than ATM in bank premises, where there are cameras. I heard scary stories...used ATM at some store, card information and pin is stolen, then they clone the card and withdraw thousand of dollar from your account. It is very easy to put scanner in the ATM, cost under 100$ and easy money for cheaters/hackers. I heard it even happened with few guys who used ATM in TTR premises. FINALLY ENJOY!!!! GET DRUNK, DON’T BE SOBER, AND HAVE FUN...NO ONE CARES NO ONE GIVES ANY SHIT SO ENJOY YOUR VACATION
I agree with most but am going to have to respectfully disagree with 3 and 10. Sure we are polite when asked and say a simple no, not interested. But sometimes it sure gets annoying and old. I think instead of saying just ask and be open it might be more appropriate to hang out with groups of people and you will be able to figure it out. Focus on the party and then whatever happens happens. By being too open or giving off the impression you are interested in 1 thing by directly asking could result in people avoiding you. I know, I know, it is a fine line. I am just saying the rule shouldn't be just ask and be open. The rule should be hang out, have fun, don't be over direct, pick the right point to ask if a couple is being extra friendly with you. If you walk around asking everyone then the word will get out about you and it could ruin your trip. I think more people are not interested in this than are and maybe 3 and 10 above imply the opposite. Just my 2 cents. Everything else makes perfect sense.
Ha, you know what. Now I am re-reading 3 and not sure what you are saying. Are you saying the single should ask the couple and be open? If so that is what I am respectfully disagreeing with. Just my opinion since I find it annoying as it happens too much and takes away from our fun. But rereading maybe you are saying just be open when a couple asks you? If that is what you mean then that makes more sense.
So I've been about 6 times as a single guy at the resort. A lot of that is good advise. I'm not a lifestyle person, so I can't add to that. #1: Be respectful. Relax, have fun, remember that it's not just your vacation, it's everyone's vacation too. IF you see something you don't like, walk away or look somewhere else. Be friendly and don't be an angry drunk and you'll be fine. #2: LEAVE YOUR CAMERA AT HOME. You don't need it and you don't want angry men and women because you stick out like a sore thumb taking random shots. Your memories will bring you back and the new friends you make will be worth more than any picture you take if you're respectful and awesome.
Actually it is fun if you participate in the theme night. I did, don't need much of work, we defiantly have something on our closet to use. Out of 5 theme night i was ready for 3. But during my stay i seen only 40% of people were dressed as per the theme, and most of them were females, i guess percentage of guys is less than girls when comes to theme dressing. Any way don't matter if you are dressed or not by theme, everyone is allowed in the pattyo area, don't feel any pressure if themed dressing is not your cup of tea.
I totally agree, probably my words were too direct, i mean to be friendly first, if a guy start his conversation by asking straight forward, then of-course answer will be no, because it will show that guy is only interested in one thing, and no one want that kind of creepy guy around. I guess that much we all guys knows, doesn't matter TTR or any club, we never approach any girl directly with that question. But the reason i added this point was based on my own observation, i was under the impression that either people are vanilla or swingers, but that is not the case, there are some couples intrested in single guy/girl too. And accept it or not those who are in lifestyle don't come to TTR for only vacation/pool/beach, they come to meet new people/old friends and to do party, otherwise there are so many better resorts for relaxing.
